Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1680

REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST
1. Inspect the refrigerant pressure. (See REFRIGERANT PRESSURE CHECK .)
2. Place a dry-bulb thermometer in the driver-side center ventilator outlet.
3. Start the engine and after it is warmed up, run it at a constant 1,500 rpm .
4. Set the fan switch to 4th speed.
5. Turn the A/C switch on.
6. Set to RECIRCULATE mode.
7. Set the temperature control to MAX COLD.
8. Set to VENT mode.
9. Close all the doors and windows.
10. Wait until the air conditioner output temperature stabilizes.
Stabilized condition
The A/C compressor repeatedly turns on and off at regular intervals.
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11. After the blower air is stabilized, read the dry-bulb thermometer.
12. Verify the ambient temperature.
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